Football regulations: Some FIFA rules on international transfers of professional footballers are contrary to EU law. Those rules hinder the free movement of players and competition between clubs.
The European Commission is today launching a 4-week call for feedback on the draft delegated act which clarifies the methodology for evaluating the emission savings of low-carbon hydrogen and fuels. This secondary legislation is required under the revised EU hydrogen and gas market legislation that entered into force over the summer.
The proposed amendment will give more flexibility in addressing the socio-economic challenges arising from the continued expansion of the wolf’s range in Europe, while maintaining a favourable conservation status for all wolf populations in the EU.
The Joint Declaration, proposed by the United States, sets out principles to ensure that submarine cable infrastructure is secure, reliable, sustainable, and resilient.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of TBX NewCo Spain S.L.U. of Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes L.L.C. of the UAE by Tubacex S.A. of Spain and Mubadala Investment Company P.J.S.C. (‘Mubadala’) of the UAE. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacture of oil country tubes for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas.
A total of 182 trade defence measures were in place in the EU at the end of 2023, including 156 anti-dumping measures, 25 anti-subsidy measures, and one safeguard measure. This represents a nearly 40% increase compared to 2018. Twice as many new investigations were launched in 2023 compared to 2022. This significant increase in activity underlines the EU Commission’s resolve to robustly deal with rising instances of unfair trade.
In September 2023, Belgium submitted to the EU Commission a first payment request of €658 million, net of pre-financing, under the RRF, covering 19 milestones and 1 target. These include several reforms concerning the deployment of 5G and fibre optic networks, the reform of company car taxation with a green perspective, and the promotion of employee participation in training.
In May, the Netherlands submitted to the Commission their first request for payment of €1.3 billion, covering 25 milestones and 5 targets. These cover several reforms in the areas of environmental taxation, the housing market, the pension system, self-employment as well as the digital transformation of the central government. Reforms on aggressive tax planning and the electricity grid code are also included.
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a guarantee agreement with Arion Bank to support new lending to some 40 SMEs and Small Mid-Caps in Iceland. The guarantee is backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, notably focusing on sustainability, innovation and digitalisation, and the cultural and creative sectors.
“We see continent-sized powers that are competing for resources, technology and spheres of influence. But in this world of great power competition, there is one voice that is calling on all humanity to unite and face the common challenge of climate change: This is the voice of the small island states” – EU Commission President von der Leyen.
EU Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica co-hosts and delivers an opening statement for a High-level UNGA side event “Proven solutions for children, accelerating progress for the SDGs and beyond”, organized by UNICEF.
From 24 to 27 September, the EPP Group will travel to Naples for study days with its MEPs and key external stakeholders, allowing the EPP Group to listen to civil society, the voice of experts and those who make policy work on the ground.
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Australia, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the European Union on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
“We need our own strong digital payments system. We can achieve this by bringing central bank money into the digital era with the introduction of a digital euro: a digital form of cash, issued by the central bank and available to everyone in the euro area” – ECB Board Member Piero Cipollone at the European Parliament.
The European Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections at the premises of companies active in the financial services sector in two Member States. The products concerned by the inspections are financial derivatives.
The 2024 European Week of Sport, an EU initiative to raise awareness about the benefits of staying active, kicks off this week. Every year, from 23 to 30 September, the European Commission invites citizens of all ages and backgrounds to participate in events and activities that celebrate an active lifestyle.
To test the preparedness for a potential crisis situation, authorities from the Nordic-Baltic countries responsible for financial stability during this week conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise in the Nordic-Baltic region, involving three fictitious banks with cross-border activities.
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of OnTower Austria GmbH, based in Austria, by Electricité de France S.A. and Vauban Infrastructure Partners S.C.A., both based in France. The transaction mainly concerns the telecommunications sector in Austria.
The one-stop shop allows project promoters, national managing authorities and investors to access key information and identify EU funding opportunities in STEP’s three strategic sectors: digital technologies and frontier innovation, clean and resource-efficient technologies and biotechnologies.
The EU Commission has launched a call for AI Factories to boost European leadership in trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI). AI Factories will be created around the EU’s world-class network of European High-Performance Computing (HPC) supercomputers and will be available to a range of European users, such as startups, industry and researchers.
The AI Board is comprised of high-level representatives from the Commission and all EU Member States, and is discussing how to enhance the development and uptake of AI in the EU and the next steps in the implementation of the AI Act.
Tax rulings: The EU Court of Justice sets aside the judgment of the EU General Court concerning tax rulings issued by Ireland in favour of Apple. The Court of Justice gives final judgment in the matter and confirms the European Commission’s 2016 decision: Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid which Ireland is required to recover.
The EU Court of Justice upholds the fine of €2.4 billion imposed on Google for abuse of its dominant position by favouring its own comparison shopping service. The appeal lodged by Google and Alphabet is dismissed.
Nine European Coordinators have been designated today to help complete the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), a vast infrastructure network of railways, roads, and inland waterways connecting the European Union.
After the publication of Mario Draghi’s report on Future European Competitiveness, politicians in the European Parliament and European stakeholder have commented on the main results. Insight EU is collecting their reactions that could be headlined as “Wake-up Call for Europe”.
The vision that drives Europe forward is to create conditions where businesses thrive, the environment is protected, and everyone has an equal chance at success. Sustainable competitiveness should make sure businesses are productive and environmentally friendly. Economic security ensures that our economy can handle challenges and protect jobs. With open strategic autonomy, Europe is not just open for business; but is shaping a better, fairer world.
The Data Act establishes a horizontal set of rules on data access and use that respects the protection of fundamental rights and delivers wide-ranging benefits for the European economy and society.
The AI Office has received expressions of interest from almost 1000 organisations and individuals worldwide to participate in the drawing-up of the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. The kick-off plenary will be held online on Monday, 30 September and all applicants have been informed about the upcoming meeting.
Asylum policy: The designation of a third country as a safe country of origin must cover its entire territory. The national court examining the lawfulness of an administrative decision refusing to grant international protection must raise the failure to take account of the rules of EU law on the designation of a third country as a safe country of origin.
The following is the Joint Statement released by the Governments of the United States and United Kingdom on the occasion of the U.S.-UK Strategic Dialogue in London, United Kingdom.
“On the anniversary of the death of Jina Mahsa Amini, we honour her memory and the ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ movement driven by the courage and determination of countless Iranians, especially women. Two years ago, Iranians have taken to the streets to demand respect for fundamental freedoms. With the dire human rights situation in Iran, especially suppressing the rights of women, these voices, calling for dignity and equality, must still be heard and respected.
Over the last few years, there has been a series of revelations about toxic behaviours at the highest levels of the Canadian military. A recent report by the UK Defence Select Committee has also exposed a misogynistic military culture, with senior officers adopting the trope that “boys will be boys” as a response to complaints.
The European Union strongly condemns the recent transfer of Iranian-made ballistic missiles to Russia. This transfer is a direct threat to European security and represents a substantive material escalation from the provision of Iranian UAVs and ammunition, which Russia has used in its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
A 5-day course enhanced law enforcement’s and judicial authorities technical capacities in addressing transnational organized human trafficking and migrant smuggling crimes by adapting current and state-of-the-art investigation techniques and practices.
These are the topics of the frist plenary session of the newly elected European Parliament.
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EU Commission for a Stronger Europe in the World announced several appointments for senior positions in the European External Action Service (EEAS) today.
On Thursday, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson visited Kyiv to strengthen EU-Ukraine cooperation on migration and security matters.
Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy for responsible innovation, the White House convened leaders from hyperscalers, artificial intelligence (AI) companies, datacenter operators, and utility companies to discuss steps to ensure the United States continues to lead the world in AI.
The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, participated in the Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) in the Republic of Korea. During the opening session on “Deterring War and Preserving Rules-Based International Order”, Admiral Bauer delivered a key note address on the importance of Partnerships in an increasingly divided world.
The gathering reaffirmed that Russia remains the most significant and direct threat to Allies’ security. Participants stressed that Russia seeks to fundamentally reconfigure the Euro-Atlantic security architecture and that the threat posed by Russia will persist into the long term.
On the afternoon of September 9, 2024, China’s President Xi Jinping met with Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of TBX NewCo Spain S.L.U. of Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes L.L.C. of the UAE by Tubacex S.A. of Spain and Mubadala Investment Company P.J.S.C. (‘Mubadala’) of the UAE. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacture of oil country tubes for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas.
UNECE has released updated Guidelines for the Application of Environmental Indicators, a tool designed to enhance environmental monitoring and support sound policymaking across the pan-European region.
Today, the EU Commission launched a consultation request at the World Trade Organization (WTO), challenging China’s initiation of an anti-subsidy investigation against imports of certain dairy products from the EU.
Spanish energy regulator Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) has imposed a €1 million fine on Enérgya VM Gestión de Energía, S.L.U. for manipulating the Spanish gas market. This penalty comes under the REMIT Regulation which prohibits market manipulation and seeks to protect the integrity and transparency of the EU’s wholesale energy markets.
According to the latest regional Forecast Report of the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw), more research and development will be essential for EU members in the region. Ireland and Singapore may serve as role models for establishing industrial high-tech clusters in the region.
The Council today approved the Commission’s positive assessment of Luxembourg’s amended recovery and resilience plan (RRF). The amended plan, including a new REPowerEU chapter, is now worth €241.1 million in grants.
“This summit is a unique moment to boost our ambition. And the European Union is fully on board. We want a Pact for the Future that reinvigorates multilateral trust and puts the United Nations back at the heart of our actions”, – European Council President Charles Michel.
The EU Commission has extended the authorisation of the Imvanex vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. Imvanex is the only Mpox vaccine currently authorised in the EU, together with an antiviral treatment (Tecovirimat SIGA). The authorisation follows a recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
In his opening statement, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi laid out the Agency’s key role in global affairs: “Through the IAEA’’s unique mandate, we have the responsibility of addressing issues that affect all of humanity. Our priorities include reinforcing and preventing the erosion of a non-proliferation regime that has underpinned international peace and security for more than half a century; the ever-more-present existential threat of climate change, and the ongoing injustice of poverty, disease and hunger.”
A high-level delegation of the European Commission will attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week in New York. The focus of EU engagement will be to tackle the unprecedented set of conflicts and crises across the world.
Following severe flooding across Central and Eastern Europe, the EU has mobilised assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism at the request of Czechia and Poland.
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